Animal husbandry NABTEB past questions and answers

Animal husbandry NABTEB past questions and answers

What is the gestation period of a cow?

a) 9 months

b) 12 months

c) 6 months

d) 3 months

Answer: b) 12 months

Which vitamin is crucial for preventing rickets in poultry?

a) Vitamin A

b) Vitamin D

c) Vitamin C

d) Vitamin E

Answer: b) Vitamin D

What is the primary purpose of castrating male livestock?

a) Increase fertility

b) Improve meat quality

c) Enhance milk production

d) Control aggression

Answer: b) Improve meat quality

Which of the following is a monogastric animal?

a) Cow

b) Sheep

c) Chicken

d) Horse

Answer: c) Chicken

What is the common method of identifying individual cattle?

a) Ear tagging

b) Tail docking

c) Dewclaw removal

d) Horn trimming

Answer: a) Ear tagging

In poultry farming, what does the term "brooding" refer to?

a) Egg collection

b) Raising chicks

c) Feeding adults

d) Vaccination

Answer: b) Raising chicks

Which nutrient is essential for the formation of eggshells in laying hens?

a) Protein

b) Calcium

c) Iron

d) Vitamin C

Answer: b) Calcium

What is the purpose of shearing in sheep farming?

a) Control parasites

b) Increase wool production

c) Improve meat quality

d) Enhance milk yield

Answer: b) Increase wool production

Which disease is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B1 in poultry?

a) Avian influenza

b) Coccidiosis

c) Beriberi

d) Fowl pox

Answer: c) Beriberi

What is the term for the process of giving birth in livestock?

a) Farrowing

b) Calving

c) Kidding

d) Lambing

Answer: b) Calving

What is the primary function of the rumen in ruminant animals?

a) Storing urine

b) Breaking down cellulose

c) Reproduction

d) Regulating body temperature

Answer: b) Breaking down cellulose

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from cattle to humans?

a) Foot and mouth disease

b) Brucellosis

c) Anthrax

d) Newcastle disease

Answer: b) Brucellosis

What is the purpose of dehorning in cattle?

a) Enhance aesthetics

b) Prevent injuries

c) Improve hearing

d) Increase milk production

Answer: b) Prevent injuries

Which breed of chicken is known for its high egg-laying capacity?

a) Rhode Island Red

b) Plymouth Rock

c) Leghorn

d) Sussex

Answer: c) Leghorn

What is the average lifespan of a horse?

a) 5-10 years

b) 15-20 years

c) 25-30 years

d) 35-40 years

Answer: b) 15-20 years

What is the primary source of vitamin D for cattle?

a) Sunlight

b) Hay

c) Fish oil

d) Grains

Answer: a) Sunlight

Which factor is essential for proper egg incubation in poultry?

a) Low humidity

b) High temperature

c) Regular turning of eggs

d) Dim lighting

Answer: c) Regular turning of eggs

What is the primary function of the beak in birds?

a) Defense

b) Feeding

c) Communication

d) Locomotion

Answer: b) Feeding

What is the purpose of dipping sheep?

a) Flea control

b) Wool dyeing

c) Temperature regulation

d) Hoof trimming

Answer: a) Flea control

Which of the following is a grazing animal?

a) Rabbit

b) Goat

c) Guinea pig

d) Hamster

Answer: b) Goat